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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 19, 2018, 6:56 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2018, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Jan 19, 2018, 6:56 PM CST (00:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2018, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 23, 2018, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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983 WHCA42 TJSJ 200056 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 856 PM AST Fri Jan 19 2018 Increasing trade winds and a long period northwest to north swell is expected to create dangerous rip currents along the north facing beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-200900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.180120T1000Z-180121T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 856 PM AST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM AST Saturday through late Saturday night. * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * TIMING...after 6 am AST Saturday Morning * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-200900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.180120T2200Z-180121T1000Z/ St Croix- 856 PM AST Fri Jan 19 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Saturday evening through late Saturday night. * LOCATION...along the north facing beaches of St Croix. * TIMING...from Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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732 WHCA42 TJSJ 201435 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1035 AM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 Increasing trade winds and a long period northwest to north swell is expected to create dangerous rip currents along the north facing beaches of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PRZ013-202245- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.180120T2200Z-180121T2200Z/ Vieques- 1035 AM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 PM AST this evening through Sunday afternoon. * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques. * TIMING...tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-202245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1035 AM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...until at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ002-202245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.180120T2200Z-180121T2200Z/ St Croix- 1035 AM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the north facing beaches of St Croix. * TIMING...until at least Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
645 WHCA42 TJSJ 202045 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 445 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-211000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.180120T2045Z-180121T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 445 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM AST Sunday. * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 6-8 feet with breaking waves between 8-12 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf until Sunday afternoon. High rip current risk through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-211000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 445 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-211000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.180120T2200Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 445 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
974 WHCA42 TJSJ 210115 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 915 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-210915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 915 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 6-8 feet with breaking waves between 8-12 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf until Sunday afternoon. High rip current risk through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-210915- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 915 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-210915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 915 PM AST Sat Jan 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
390 WHCA42 TJSJ 210902 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 502 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-220200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 502 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 6-8 feet with breaking waves between 8-12 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf until Sunday afternoon. High rip current risk through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 502 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-220200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 502 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
803 WHCA42 TJSJ 211326 AAA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 926 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 Fresh winds and a 12 to 14 seconds swell will cause high surf and and a high risk of rip currents along coasts with northern and northwestern exposures. PRZ001-002-005-008-010-212200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 926 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 6-8 feet with breaking waves between 8-12 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf through this afternoon. High rip current risk through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-212200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 926 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-212200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 926 AM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Culebra and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
276 WHCA42 TJSJ 212016 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 PRZ010-220430- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180121T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * LOCATION...along the northwest beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-220430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 5-7 feet with breaking waves up to 10 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf through 6 AM AST on Monday. High rip current risk through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-220430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ Culebra- 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebra. * TIMING...through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 416 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest to north facing beaches of Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
407 WHCA42 TJSJ 212345 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 745 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 745 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WAVES AND SURF...Seas between 5-7 feet with breaking waves up to 10 feet. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. High surf advisory for the northern coast of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High surf through 6 AM AST on Monday. High rip current risk through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 745 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 745 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ Culebra- 745 PM AST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebra. * TIMING...through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
947 WHCA42 TJSJ 220657 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 257 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 Default overview section PRZ001-002-005-008-221500- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 257 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Surf Advisory for the northern coasts of Puerto Rico. * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-221500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 257 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 257 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * LOCATION...Northern and eastern beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * TIMING...until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-221500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ Culebra- 257 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Culebra. * TIMING...through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
117 WHCA42 TJSJ 220817 AAA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 Default overview section PRZ010-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 417 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 417 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 417 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 417 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
266 WHCA42 TJSJ 220819 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 419 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 PRZ010-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 419 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 419 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221630- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 419 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-221630- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 419 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along the northwest beaches of Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
928 WHCA42 TJSJ 220945 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 545 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 PRZ010-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 545 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-220930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 545 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-221630- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 545 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-221630- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 545 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...along then north facing beaches of Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
520 WHCA42 TJSJ 221615 AAA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1215 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 A diminishing swell will still be sufficient to maintain the high risk of rip currents along the beaches of northern Puerto Rico. PRZ008-230015- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T2200Z/ Northwest- 1215 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the northwest to north facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ012-222200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Culebra- 1215 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the north facing beaches of Culebra. * TIMING...High rip current risk until this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-230015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 1215 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the north to northeast facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VIZ001-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1215 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...along then north facing beaches of Saint Thomas. * TIMING...through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
331 WHCA42 TJSJ 222206 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 606 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 PRZ012-VIZ001-222315- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180122T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 606 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... There is now a moderate risk of rip currents across most of the beaches around Culebra in Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. $$ PRZ001-002-005-231000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 606 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the north to northeast facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-231000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T2200Z/ Northwest- 606 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the beaches of northwest Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
012 WHCA42 TJSJ 230746 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 346 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 Default overview section PRZ001-002-005-230900- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 346 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for the San Juan and Vicinity,Northeast, and North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. A moderate risk of rip currents will however remain in effect for these areas. $$ PRZ008-231600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T2200Z/ Northwest- 346 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the beaches of northwest Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
279 WHCA42 TJSJ 230923 CCA CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 523 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 PRZ001-002-005-230900- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 523 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in SAN JUAN has cancelled the High Rip Current Risk for the San Juan and Vicinity,Northeast, and North Central beaches of Puerto Rico. A moderate risk of rip currents will however remain in effect for these areas. $$ PRZ008-231600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T2200Z/ Northwest- 523 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATION...Rip currents along the beaches of northwest Puerto Rico. * TIMING...High rip current risk through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
226 WHCA42 TJSJ 232227 CFWSJU COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 627 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 PRZ008-232330- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180123T2200Z/ Northwest- 627 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... However a moderate risk of rip currents will continue through Wednesday. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 8:11 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 59 hr | |
| Jan 20, 2:45 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 34 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2018Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018
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